It was mid of February one fine Sunday around 8am we left towards the beautiful destination Yelagiri hills and around 11:30am we have reached. It’s a beautiful hill station for a one day trip height of about 920 meter above sea level. It is a small village.
From Bangalore it is distance of around 160 km. As usual go towards hosur road heading krishnagiri on NH7. At Krishnagiri there is a toll gate after paying toll at the second flyover take the service road towards left. You will find a small junction, at the junction you need to take a road which goes towards Chennai. Road condition is good it’s a NH46. Approximately 50 km of drive on that road you will find another toll after passing toll 1 km down the line from your left side you will find a petrol Bunk. Cross that and you will find a board written 22km towards Yelagiri. You need to take a U turn under the bridge the road which goes towards Thirupathur continue on that road about 7 KM (you'll see the winding road that leads up to the hills to your left). Turn left at this junction, there's a sign board pointing towards Yelagiri. Its an 14 hairpin bend curve.
Picture taken from view point
After reaching to Yelagiri we went to visit Murugan Koil which is a beautiful temple
Then we went for visiting the artificial lake cum park where boating facility is also available.On the way returning we had lunch near to NaturePark.
On the way returning we had lunch near to NaturePark. After finishing lunch we went for boat house. We had full round of boating on the lake and enjoyed the boating ride. Boat house entrance is just opposite to nature park.
It’s already 3pm decided to go Jalagamparai Waterfalls. The River Attaaru, runs through the valleys of Yelagiri Hills. From the downhill main junction we need to go towards left driving around 30km you will reach to the falls. Don’t forget in the city there is a sacred college you need to take a left turn that road passes through a village and reach to the falls. There is a beautiful temple you must visit that temple before proceeding towards falls.
Around 6.30pm we left that place and way back to our home. 10pm we have reached at home. All together it was really a exciting and wonderful memorable oneday trip.
As usual around 6.30 am, it was a beautiful Sunday we started from home with full tank petrol towards Hogenakkal falls. It was a one day trip we took madiwala route towards Electronic city > Attibele > Hosur > Krishnagiri > Dharampuri > Hogenakkal and coming back was also in same route in reverse direction. In between after Krishnagiri we took ½ an hour tea break. There are shops in between you can have a break there. After reaching to Dharampuri you need to take left turn beside the bridge and after 1/2km there is a small junction. You need to take a right turn under the bridge it was SH17 towards Pennagaram end at Hogenakkal. In between we took some photograph
There is a car entry fee Rs30. Nearby some guys was selling coconut. We had and started down towards falls. After reaching to hogenakkal we parked our vehicle on the entrance itself. Try not to go inside because there is a lot of rush and its vey difficult to get car parking place there.
Hogenakkal is a riverside small village, a busy and noisy village, with plenty of vegetation and little habitation in Tamil Nadu. This place is famous for waterfalls. It is quiet beautiful waterfall and is a good picnic spot. Its water supposed to have curative powers as the waters of the Kaveri flow through a forest of herbs on their journey to Hogenakkal.
Hogenakkal Waterfalls, known as the 'Niagara' falls of India, are not a single waterfalls but a series of falls and they offers a promising holiday destination for nature lovers from and outside the country.
After car parking left for a coracle ride. We have 6 members team and the person are charging Rs1800 for 2 hr ride. Then anyhow after lot of bargaining we paid Rs1300 and for the intial boat fee Rs60 which we paid for 3 hr.
Then we started our coracle ride and on the other side they dropped us to see the falls and the beautiful surrounding area.We took some pictures.
Then follow through staircase and we started moving towards the big falls. The ride was taking us close to the falls. After that the rider took us to the other other end where we had our lunch. Before that we had oil massage after lot of conversation they agreed for RS50. Overall it was a good massage. Then we had bath there and also lot of fun in the water. We had lunch combined of 2 fish fry each member and sambar curry.
The marvelous Hogenakkal falls the beauty lies on it. The water crumbling bazz on the ear.
After full tummy we moved towards to the other side. Then the guy dropped us and given some tips to the guy. Then we are visiting the nearby area with lot of shopping places and also there was a main falls visit. There was a nominal ticket Rs-5 each. We visited the main falls and inside the market back to the car parking area.
From the car parking area there was a 1km ahead crocodile park.We had visited that place too.
Around 6:10pm we left from there and reached at home around 10pm.It was really exciting and beautifull place to visit.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3SWC-nsus9UjmlKYVJI2Yg Coorg is situated on the Western Ghats of Karnataka in South India. For the adventurous at heart, it is an absolute treat. Coorg is like a dreamland place for me. It has got beautiful nature, romance in the mountains, feel the tingle of the cool and gentle breeze, leaves flutter in dance-like movements and hear sounds of birds fill the air, then Coorg is just the place for you.
One fine day we early in the morning around 7am we left for the beautiful god gifted garden with full tank fuel. We planned the trip for 2night and 3 days. We got booked through club Mahindra resort. As usual we took the mysore road then Ramnagaram Maddur > Mandya > Srirangapatna. After Srirangapatna there is a huge signboard thanking visitors for visiting Srirangapatna. To reach kushalnagar we don’t have to go till mysore.
you will get a turn on your right called the Hunsur Road which bypasses Mysore City and touches SH-88 that takes you to Kushal Nagar. Around 20km the road is not so good. After reaching to kushal nagar We decided to visit the beautiful Golden Temple (Tibetan Monastery) at Bylekuppe near Kushal Nagar on our way to Madikeri because we wanted to go Dubare Elephant Camp. Tibetan Monastery is second largest Monastery in India.
After visiting Monastery we decide to have lunch and finishing lunch left for Dubare Elephant Camp. From the main road there is a left turn road which goes inside. There is also board for Dubare Elephant Camp.Road is very narrow. It is very difficult to pass two car. Camp is on the side of kaveri river. After reaching to camp decided to go for river rafting its about 7km rafting. For rafting they charge 800 bux. It was really good experience. Due to rafting cloth got wet. After changing we moved with a small boat to the other side of the river to visit elephant camp. There are few elephants and its evening time they went back towards jungle.
Its almost 5:45 pm decided to go for resort. On the way to resort we have seen a KALI temple on the left hand side, need to climb to stair case. It was drizzling and lot of mist. It was my first time driving experience with mist condition even I cant see the road at all. I was following through a cab back side light and my driving speed was 20km/hr. It was really best experience for me. It was during August end.Any how around 5 to 6km of driving we have reached the beautifull place coorg and we went back to our resort.
Next day morning after breakfast we started to visit the surroundings,First we have visited the famous most beautiful and oldest Omkareshwara Temple, in Coorg, was built by Lingarajendra in 1820.
After Omkareshwara Temple we left for Abbey falls Located at a distance of 9km from the town of Madikeri, the Abbey falls produces a spectacular sight of cascading water.
Returning from Abbey falls on the way you can visit Raja's Tomb Gaddige or the Tomb of Virarajendra and Lingarajendra at madikere is one of the importants monuments in the Coorg. Lingarajendra's tomb was built in 1820.
By that time we returned from that place it was 3pm and we had lunch at madikhere town. After lunch decided to go to Bagamandala and Talacauveri. Its already 4pm we left for Talacauveri. It was heavily raining. From madikhere town to Talakauveri at a distance of around 40 km. There was a pin drop silence on the road but i was enjoying the driving. After Bagamandala we need to go for Talakauveri. It was already late we decided to go to Talakauveri first. It was full of Mist even very difficult to see the road with the help of fog lamp. Anyhow we have reached Talakauveri the birth place of Kaveri, and very cold wind was blowing. Only 3 to 4 people was there in that time and was empty can't see people surrounding. We have spent around 20min over there. On the way we have visited VIEW POINT and Bagamandala. Around 7:30 pm we back to madikhere town.
We visited Raja's seat it is a small pavilion with a garden surrounding it, offering a view of the garden valley below. According to Legend the kings of Coorg spend their evenings here. The spectacular sunset and far stretching green mountains will take ones breath away.
Next day morning we are leaving the resort as well as the beautiful Scotlant of India on way back to our home. On the way we have visited the beautiful Harangi Dam at Kushalnagar.
Close by Cauveri Nishargadhama towards madikhere off the state highway. Nishargadhama is a 25 acre island formed by Kauveri river with bamboos, teak, sandalhood trees streams and wild life covering it.
At Nishargadhama you can find deer, peacocks etc. Nishargadhama is also famous for its hanging bridge which connects the island and helps traveller to cross the cauveri river. You can enjoy watching Nishagadhama's natural beauty. There is also jungle cottages available.
Trip to Coorg was memorable. We have missed Nagarahole National Park due to time frame. From madikhere town its approximately 93km. We will travel again to Nagarahole. Keep visit.
Trip to Mysore was a sudden plan. So I filled up full tank of extra premium from Indian oil petrol bunk because it gives extra mileage. Early morning around 6.30 am myself and family member of 4 started from house we took Mysore road. The road was not so clumsy because of early morning and traffic was also very less.
The route map from Bangalore to Mysore passes through Bidadi > Ramanagaram > Channapatna > Maddur > Mandya > Srirangapatna > Mysore
Bidadi One can see several “Paradise - Just 30 Kms from Bangalore”There is an amusement park called ‘Wonder La’ which is near Bidadi. It has several different dry rides, water rides and kiddy rides and a good getaway for parents with little kids and a ‘Innovative film city’ close to that.
Ramanagar is the next town along the way. It’s a town that has a lot of granite quarry activity. That big hit, Sholayis supposed to have been shot here. (The parts with Gabbar and his hideout) For those with an adventurous spirit, this place offers rock-climbing opportunities. Just a few kilometers past Ramangar, this would be a good place to take a quick break for breakfast before proceeding further.
The next place along the route is Channapatna, very famous for its wooden toys manufactured by small scale industries. Just 5 kms before Channapatna is the KengalAnjaneyaSwamyTemple. This place is about 60 Kms from Bangalore.
Maddur is the next town. This place is popular for a particular type of vada made with onions. It’s called the Maddur Vada.
Next on this route is the very popular town of Srirangapatna. There are several places of interest in Srirangapatna. After few Kilometer from srirangapatna threre is a left turn road which goes to Sangam – The confluence of 2 rivers – Arkavathy and Kaveri On the banks of the Kaveri. At Sangam, there is a NimishambaTemple. A very powerful Goddess (named Parvati) who is believed to free her devotees from their troubles in a jiffy. Hence the name, Nimishamba (Nimisha means minute). (I have been here too, with my family, on an earlier visit specifically to this temple)
The road close to Sangam also has the Daria Daulat – the SummerPalace of the famous king,Tipu Sultan.
The Ranganthitu bird sanctuary is also near to Srirangapatna.
After that we have reached at junction from where we took left turn on the way to Chamundi Hills we have visited the famous ChamundeswariTemple. We have done pujas over there.
And from there on the way toMysore zoo.Its really good. Mysore Zoo, also known as ChamarajendraZoological garden, was started by Raja Chamaraja Wodeyar X in 1892. One can see many imported birds and animals. If you are a animal lover, you can adopt an animal/bird and take care of the feeding expenses for certain time. Name of the animal, adopter and origin is displayed in front of every cage.
Zoo Visiting hours: 8.30 am to 5.30 pm Ph.0821 - 2440752, 2520302
After visiting that place around 4pm we left for famous Brindavan garden, located about 19kms from the heart of Mysore these beautiful gardens are laid out below the Krishnaraja Sagar dam built across the river Cauvery. Krishnarajasagar (KRS) dam was built across river Cauvery in the year 1924, under the supervision of chief engineer, Sir M. Vishweshwaraiah. These gardens are famous for the illuminated dancing fountains that come to life after sunset. There is also a small Aquarium to vistit. The garden has many open spaces, lawns, illuminated flower beds and ornamental plants. After visting the garden need to cross with a boat ride to the other side of the dam to watch the beautiful musical fountain. The water, coloured light and music are harmonized in the fountain to create a nice music.
Garden Timings:
All Week Days: 6.00am to 8.00pm
Music Fountain Show:
All Week Days: 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Saturdays and Sundays: 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Then we moved towards parking lot and also got tired on the way we found some guest house its quite cheap. We stayed over a night.
Next day morning we left for On the way to Mysore, at about 3 kms away from the main road, there are two beautiful small waterfalls called BalmuriFalls and EdmuriFalls. Its a good picnic spot. We had fish fry and egg curry there. On the way there was a sabji mandi from there we got watermelon.
From there we left for the famous historical Mysore palace. Palace is in the heart of city. It was designed by the English architect Henry Irwin. Entrance of the palace the is a temple to visit.The palace is so beautiful and it has got his own heritage.In side the palace each architecture is beautifully constructed.After visiting the entire mahal we cam out from mahal and had some ice creams and joyous elephant ride.Also purchase some mysore sandals.
Timings:10am to 5:30pm daily (To see inside the palace)
Illumination : Sundays and Public Hoildays 7pm –8pm
On the way from mysore palace we have also visited St.Philomena’s church which is a Roman Catholic Church built around 1840 AD. Church is located about 1 Km from MysorePalace. Due to time factor we visited the church from outside.
Visiting hours: 5.00 am to 6.00 pm (all the days)
After visiting all those place we are way back to our home Bangalore. It was a hectic Sunday evening. There are lot of traffic on the road. On the way back I was driving around 80km-100km/hr.In between we had a tea break. People will join office on Monday early morning. Overall it was 1 night 2 day memorable trip.
